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President Tinubu hails longtime ally Pius Akinyelure at 84, praising his contributions to Nigeria’s oil sector and politics. President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with longtime friend, ally, and former Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Chief Pius Akinyelure, on his 84th birthday on May 2, 2026. The President...

President Tinubu will embark on a two-week trip to France, Kenya, and Rwanda for summits and high-level business engagements, starting Saturday. President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on a two-week visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. According to a statement issued on Friday by presidential...

President Tinubu removes NMDPRA chief Saidu Mohammed, nominates Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as replacement, pending Senate confirmation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr Saidu Mohammed, and nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as his replacement,...

IMPI says Tinubu’s reforms have boosted real sector revenues, citing improved profitability among major Nigerian companies. A policy think tank group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), on Tuesday submitted that the reform policies of the government at the centre led by President Bola Tinubu have culminated in high revenue...

President Bola Tinubu celebrates Mike Adenuga at 73, commending his business impact, philanthropy, and contributions to Nigeria’s development. President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to renowned business mogul and philanthropist, Dr Mike Adenuga as he clocks 73 on Wednesday. The President, in a seven-paragraph birthday tribute, described Adenuga as...

Federal government allocates N17bn for community-led projects in 8,804 wards to boost local development and service delivery nationwide. The federal government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to drive grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic improvements across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. A statement signed by the...

President requests Senate nod for $516m foreign loan to finance key sections of Sokoto–Badagry superhighway project. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday asked Senate to approve a $516.33 million foreign loan to finance key sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a flagship infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In...

President Tinubu removes Edun and Dangiwa from cabinet, appoints Oyedele as Finance Minister and names Darma for Housing. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), with two ministers exiting the cabinet and replacements announced. According to a memo...

Jimoh Ibrahim insists Tinubu will stay the course on reforms, assuring Nigerians that current hardship will give way to long-term gains. Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not back down on the administration’s economic reforms despite current...